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Miss Lily Elsie (an English actress during the Edwardian era). Lily Elsie, Edwardian Fashion, Edwardian Era, Vintage Fashion, Victorian Era, Edwardian Dress, 1900s Fashion, Victorian Ladies, Modern Victorian
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Miss Lily Elsie (an English actress during the Edwardian era).
Vintage postcard 1914 | via: Musetouch Visual Arts Magazine Photo Vintage, Vintage Love, Old Photos, Vintage Ladies
Vintage postcard 1914 | via: Musetouch Visual Arts Magazine
London cab 1877. Victorian Life, Victorian London, Vintage London, Victorian Street, Vintage Images, Rare Photos
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London cab 1877.
USA Dakota 1889 Us History, American History, Jessy James, Westerns, Old West Photos, Mexican Revolution, Photo Print
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La Belle Otero, Spanish dancer and courtesan, the most desired woman in Europe. She had countless lovers, including Prince Albert I of Monaco, King Edward VII, kings of Serbia, kings of Spain, Russian Grand Dukes Peter and Nicholas, the Duke of Westminster, and writer Gabriele D’Annunzio. Six men were rumored to have committed suicide over her. Her breasts were legendary; the twin cupolas of the Hotel Carlton in Cannes were modeled after them. by lupe Belle Epoque, Fotografia Retro, Divas, Spanish Dancer, Spanish Actress
La Belle Otero, Spanish dancer and courtesan, the most desired woman in Europe. She had countless lovers, including Prince Albert I of Monaco, King Edward VII, kings of Serbia, kings of Spain, Russian Grand Dukes Peter and Nicholas, the Duke of Westminster, and writer Gabriele D’Annunzio. Six men were rumored to have committed suicide over her. Her breasts were legendary; the twin cupolas of the Hotel Carlton in Cannes were modeled after them.
La Belle Otero, Spanish dancer and courtesan, the most desired woman in Europe. She had countless lovers, including Prince Albert I of Monaco, King Edward VII, kings of Serbia, kings of Spain, Russian Grand Dukes Peter and Nicholas, the Duke of Westminster, and writer Gabriele D’Annunzio. Six men were rumored to have committed suicide over her. Her breasts were legendary; the twin cupolas of the Hotel Carlton in Cannes were modeled after them. by lupe
The stunning Maude Fealy (1881 - 1971) was a star of the Edwardian stage and silent films. image is from a vintage postcard. by maryannziga Victorian Women, Victorian Fashion, Silent Film Stars, Silent Movie
The stunning Maude Fealy (1881 - 1971) was a star of the Edwardian stage and silent films. image is from a vintage postcard.
The stunning Maude Fealy (1881 - 1971) was a star of the Edwardian stage and silent films. image is from a vintage postcard. by maryannziga
In 1920, Anna Anderson turned up at a mental hospital in Germany as a Jane Doe. She refused to reveal her identity at first, but two years later she began claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, who was believed (though not by all) to have been executed with the rest of the Russian Royal family four years earlier. Anderson was the most well known woman claiming to be Anastasia, and she continued to uphold the claim until her death. | via: Musetouch Visual Arts Magazine on facebook Anastasia Romanov, Anastasia Russia, Anna Anderson, Zarina Alejandra, Vintage Photos, Czar Nicolau Ii, Alexandra Feodorovna, Tsar Nicholas Ii
In 1920, Anna Anderson turned up at a mental hospital in Germany as a Jane Doe. She refused to reveal her identity at first, but two years later she began claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, who was believed (though not by all) to have been executed with the rest of the Russian Royal family four years earlier. Anderson was the most well known woman claiming to be Anastasia, and she continued to uphold the claim until her death. | via: Musetouch Visual Arts Magazine on facebook
Jack Prideaux, Third-Class Titanic Steward, was born in Southampton. There were over 300 stewards working on the ship, looking after the needs of passengers. He showed enormous courage helping people until the very end. The 23-year-old died when Titanic sank. His body was never found. Rms Titanic, Titanic Sinking, Titanic History, Titanic Ship, Titanic Photos, Titanic Museum, Belfast, Southampton, Movies
Jack Prideaux, Third-Class Titanic Steward, was born in Southampton. There were over 300 stewards working on the ship, looking after the needs of passengers. He showed enormous courage helping people until the very end. The 23-year-old died when Titanic sank. His body was never found.
werk1975: “ “ Excavation of the Sphinx, circa 1850 ” ” Ancient History, Art History, Ancient Egyptian Art, History Photos, Magic Places, Giza Egypt
werk1975: “ “ Excavation of the Sphinx, circa 1850 ” ”
Charles Dickens reading to his two daughters, “Mamie” and Kate (standing), at his Gad’s Hill mansion, 1865. by Eva0707 Michel De Montaigne, Agatha Christie, British History, Favorite Authors, Favorite Books, I Love Books, Good Books, Vintage Photographs
Charles Dickens reading to his two daughters, “Mamie” and Kate (standing), at his Gad’s Hill mansion, 1865.
Charles Dickens reading to his two daughters, “Mamie” and Kate (standing), at his Gad’s Hill mansion, 1865. by Eva0707
A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or 'knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945. Women In History, World History, London History, History Queen, Tudor History, Foto Transfer
A forgotten profession: In the days before alarm clocks were widely affordable, people like Mary Smith of Brenton Street were employed to rouse sleeping people in the early hours of the morning. They were commonly known as ‘knocker-ups’ or 'knocker-uppers’. Mrs. Smith was paid sixpence a week to shoot dried peas at market workers’ windows in Limehouse Fields, London. Photograph from Philip Davies’ Lost London: 1870-1945.
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William Harley and Arthur Davidson
William Harley and Arthur Davidson
Belle Gunness-  One of the most famous aloof female serial killers in history.  You've gotta read her story! Delphine Lalaurie, Murder Most Foul, Mass Murder, John Charles, Life Insurance Policy, Home Insurance, Insurance Money, Condessa Elizabeth Bathory, Belle Gunness
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Belle Gunness- One of the most famous aloof female serial killers in history. You've gotta read her story!